Description
A delightful dessert that combines the rich flavors of red velvet cake with the creamy texture of cheesecake, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Red Velvet Cake Layers:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Layer: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and grease the sides. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in sour cream and vanilla extract. Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 40-45 minutes. Let it cool completely and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Bake the Red Velvet Cake Layers: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. In a bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and food coloring. Mix wet and dry ingredients until smooth. Stir in vinegar. Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely.
- Make the Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Assemble the Cake: Place one red velvet layer on a plate, spread a layer of frosting, add the cheesecake layer, another layer of frosting, then top with the second red velvet layer. Frost the entire cake with cream cheese frosting.
- Decorate and Serve: Decorate with red velvet crumbs or chocolate shavings. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
For best results, chill the cheesecake layer and ensure all ingredients are at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cheesecake, red velvet, dessert, baking, cream cheese, festive cake